San Gervasio Pre-Hispanic Center

The archaeological site of “San Gervasio” is the most important and best-studied pre-Hispanic site among all the settlements documented on the island of Cozumel. Its name comes from its location in the former estate “San Gervasio.”

This archaeological complex has been considered the pilgrimage center where the Mayans worshiped the Goddess “Ixchel.” Besides being a sacred Mayan center, it was a strategic site for commerce and political development in the area.

The area consists of six architectural complexes and other isolated temples connected by a network of white roads called “sacbés.” They are of great interest and give us an idea of how the Mayans carried out their religious, administrative, and daily life activities.